Chapter 4

Results

This chapter presents the findings of a study on minors' smoking dependence among
minors at Sawata National High School as a basis for community intervention. This was a
qualitative case study that further investigated the challenges experienced by a minor and their
causes, reasons, effects, and difficulties. The participants were nine individuals who had begun
smoking cigarettes at a young age.
There were six research questions in this study. Each research question has subquestions
that served as the guide for the in-depth interview. The first research question was about the
reason a minor started smoking cigarettes in the first place.The second research question dealt
with how often a minor smokes cigarettes per day.The third was about the effect on their health
or any changes they experienced during the time a minor started using cigarettes.
The fourth research question is about the discussion on how being dependent on smoking
cigarettes affects minor students at Sawata National High School. The fifth and sixth research
questions address the difficulties of minors living without cigarettes and also how to start
quitting cigarettes without seeking the taste of them again.
The entire duration of the in-depth interview has been recorded. The informants had been
assured of the complete confidentiality of the data gathered. To adhere to confidentiality, each
informant who participated in the in-depth interview was given a pseudonym and was assured of
full confidentiality. The informants were informed of the aim of this study through a letter,
which I handed to them, and were individually oriented about the aim and purpose of the study.
 The Reasons Behind Smoking Cigarette Dependency Among Minors in Sawata National
High School

The data gathered regarding the reasons behind smoking cigarette dependency among
minors at Sawata National High School were summarized into three essential themes. Among the
essential themes were: 1) The instigation of their friends; 2) Curious about the cigarettes taste;
and 3) Family problems. All of the informants in the in-depth interview revealed that the minor
students were having reasons and difficulties explaining how minors developed this kind of
habit.

Instigate Their Friends

Based on the responses of students, the main reasons why they started smoking cigarettes
at a young age It's because of the instigation of their friend to try the taste of cigarettes and to
prove to their friend that once they become users of cigarettes, they can also be part of them.
According to our observations, Smoking cigarettes at a young age is very dangerous to
our health, especially for minors. But we can't stop all minors from quitting smoking because all
of them have individual reasons why they have developed this kind of habit.
` In connection with this, the informant stated her observations by saying,
“Tungod sa barkada nadala ko sa panigarilyo, kanang pamaagi n
ginasul-sulanan ko nila nga panigarilyu-on.” (IDI_01)
In other respondant stated,
"Nadala rapod sa barkada mao ra" (IDI_02)
In addition, the concerned student expressed that,
“Nadala sa barkada” (IDI_03)
Likewise, the learner also shared by saying that,
“Pinaka una gyud kay sa barkada,”(IDI_04)
Moreover, the participants address,
"Nadala kos barkada" (ID1_05)
Furthermore, the student told that,
"Nadala ko sakong barkada" (IDI_07)
Lastly, the participat revealed that,
 “Usa pod nadala kos barkada.”(IDI_09)

Curious About The Cigarettes Taste

When it comes to predicting teenage smoking and established usage, curiosity about
cigarettes is a good indicator. National-level figures are lacking in related research that hasn't
strayed far from smoke.
Curiosity is the second reason why a minor develops this kind of habit.Being curious
about something is not bad, but being curious about the taste of cigarettes can lead you down the
wrong path in your life.
Other than, participant expressed that,
"Curious lang ko unsay panlasa sa segarilyo."(IDI_06)
In other,respondant stated,
"Curiosity"(IDI_07)
Furthermore,the student told that,
" Tungod sa curious" (IDI_08)
Lastly, the informant said that,
"Curious ko kung unsay lasa sa sigarilyo maong gitilawan nako"(IDI_09)

How Often Smoking Cigarettes Per Day a Minor Student in Sawata National High School
Data on how many cigarettes a minor student at Sawata National High School smokes
per day. The essential themes were: 1) Using cigarettes often; 2) Using cigarettes sometimes; and
3) Using cigarettes rarely per day.

Using Cigarettes Often Per Day

A minor using cigarettes stated that he or she often smokes cigarettes per day.It's because
every time he or she cannot use them, they feel disgusted and squeamish.
So some smokers can exhaust 10 sticks of cigarettes per day. If they finished eating
breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or sometime every hour if they felt bored.

The informant emphasized that by expressing that,

 "Unsahay kay napulo (10) sa isa ka adlaw ug naay ikapalit subra pa sa
napulo."(IDI_01)
In this connection, the participant stated that,
"Subra pulo(10) ug naay kuan naay ikapalit unsahay naay manghatag
ana."(IDI_02)
In line with this, the participant revealed that,
"Sa akong mahunahuna-an makahurot kog napulo ka stick (10 ) ka stick
sa sigarilyo."(IDI_08)
Additionally, the concerned student said that,
"Sa isa ka adlaw mo hurot kog pulo ka stick."(IDI_09)

Using Cigarettes Rare Per Day

Nonetheless, a small number of respondents stated that they rarely smoke cigarettes per
day. It's because sometimes they cannot afford to buy one pack of cigarettes, so they brought one
to three sticks of cigarettes.

In connection with the theme, the student shared that,

"Sa isa ka adlaw kay tulo ka stick."(IDI_03)
Furthermore, the concerned informant expressed that,
"Ika tulo te sa isa ka adlaw."(IDI_05)
Likewise, the concerned learner replied that
"Sa mga isa ka adlaw,ka duha."(IDI_06)
Lastly, the concerned student shared that,
"Basi sa akong experience katulo jud ko sa isa ka adlaw
manigarilyo."(IDI_07)

The Effect of Smoking Cigarette Dependency Among Minors in Sawata National High
School

The data regarding the effects of smoking cigarettes on nicotine dependency among
minors at Sawata National High School were summarized into three essential themes. Among the
essential themes were: 1) Affecting health changes; 2) life-changing; and 3) No changes to both
physical and mental states. All of the informants in the in-depth interview revealed that the minor
users of cigarettes were experiencing changes in their health, both physically and mentally.

Affecting Health Changes

Many of the participants expressed the many changes they've experienced during the time
they smoke cigarettes. First, short breathing; second, less stima, both of which can affect athletic
performance and other physically active pursuits. reduced lung growth and early cardiovascular
damage.
Exposure to secondhand smoke interferes with the normal functioning of the heart,
blood, and vascular systems in ways that increase the risk of having a heart attack. Even brief
exposure to secondhand smoke can damage the lining of blood vessels and cause blood platelets
to become stickier.

In line with this, the informant shared that,

"Wala pa, kay katong una pa nakong gamit wala pakoy gibati, pero tong
nagkadugay na gibati nakog kahangak."(IDI_01)

Additionally, in line with this, the learner expressed that,

"Namayat diay oii ug ni kuan akong lips ni itom,unsahay ubuhon mao
ra."(IDI_02)
Moreover, the participant replied that,
"Kanang kuan lang luod sa baba."(IDI_03)
Furthermore, the participant shared that,
"Kanang kuan lang jud, once kalinturahon ko diha najud mogawas akng
gipamati murag diha najud. Like ubo, mag sakit aking baga,
dughan murag mag lisod kog ginhawa nya kalinturahon
ko."(IDI_04)
The student shared that,
"Ge hubak ug namayat."(IDI_05)
Also, the informant shared that,
"Akung namatikdan sakung sarili kay luodon ko kung dili
makasigarilyo."(IDI_06)
 Moreover, the students stated,
"Ahmm ang akong namatikdan sakong lawas kay pag dili ko ka sigarilyo
luodon ko labi na pag human ug kaon nako."IDI_07
Further, the participant explained that,
"Oo ,nakabantay ko naay pag bag-o sa akong lawas tungod ato na mga
panahon dili ko makainom ug kape nga walay sigarilyo pag udto
diba kataw-anan huna huna-on, hmm pero tungod ato nabantayan nato
mas ni kusgan ko."(IDI_08)
Lastly, the participant told that,
"Oo, dali rako hangakon gamay nlang kog hangin lami nas dagan.x or
mga dula sama sa basketball."(IDI_09)

The Difficulties Faced by Smoking Dependency Among Minors at Sawata National High
School

The data regarding the difficulties faced by smoking dependency among minors at
Sawata National High School were summarized into three essential themes. Among the essential
themes were: 1) hard to stop smoking cigarettes; 2) seeker in the taste of cigarettes; and 3) non-
dependence on cigarettes. All of the informants in the in-depth interview revealed that the minor
students were having difficulties on how to stop smoking cigarettes without seeking again the
taste of it.

Hard To Stop Smoking Cigarettes.

Cigarettes are designed to rapidly deliver nicotine to your brain. Inside your brain,
nicotine triggers the release of chemicals that make you feel good. So that's why all of the users
of cigarettes stated that it's harder to quit smoking the longer you smoke. The longer you've been
a smoker, the more it will be part of your everyday routine and lifestyle.
This may make it harder to kick the habit, as not only do you have to stop smoking, but
you also have to change the way your routine works day-to-day.

In connection with the theme, the student shared that,

" Oo nakasulay na, pero dili ma undangan oii, mabalik gihapon,ug
makabalik na pod kag suyop ug ka isa. Ang akong naagihan na
kalisud sa pag undang ug sigarilyo kay magpangita jod gihapon ko
lisud undangan. Lisud siya kay naanad naman ug
panigarilyo."(IDI_01)
Furthermore, the concerned informanr expressed that,
"Oo, katong gi ubo ko pero lisuod man diay undangan kay nasugdan
naman gud. Ang kalisud akong naagihan kay nag lisud kog biya
kay na addict na jod ko."(IDI_02)
Likewise, the concerned learner replied that,
"Nakasulay ka isa, dili mkaya sakong titunlan kong akong byaan, nya mag
katol ang titunlan."(IDI_03)
Furthermore, the concerned student shared that,
"Once nga kuan na addict najud imong lawas labi nag once mag tapok
imoha barkada nya naa sila tanan manigarilyo sila dnijud
malikayan, lisod jud. Once nga mo ingon ko nga mo undang nako pero
magtapok me sakong barkada, nya naa sila tanan nag sigarilyo sila.
Dijud malikaya lisod jud, once nga mo ana ko nga mo undang nako
labi nag naa sakong tapad dijud makaya maka kuan jud ko."(IDI_04)
In addition, the learner conveyed that,
"Nakasulay na, lisud siya kay diba naka desisyon nako mo undang pero,
uhmm dili jod nako malikayan magpangita kay tungod basta naka
sulay na jod sa panigarilyo maglisud jod biya kung huna-
hunaon."(IDI_07)
Lastly,the participant revealed that,
"Oo, gisulayan nako pero lisod pugngan ang imong kaugalingon kay labi
na nga gihimo nimo kini nga routine sa imong kinabuhi."(IDI_08
)
Seeker In the Taste Of Cigarettes
Smokers had significantly poorer taste sensitivity than non-smokers; the greater the
nicotine dependency, the less sensitive smokers' palates were. And also, the users of
cigarettesrevealed their experiences with how difficult it is to quit smoking without seeking out
the taste of it again.
Some users said that they try to quit, but it's hard because every time they feel bored, they
always seek the taste of cigarettes again and again.
In addition, the Concerned student stressed that,
 "Unsahay pag dili ko ka sigarilyo sa isa ka adlaw kay mag tubod akong laway.
Ug magpangita kihapon ko sa sigarilyo. "(IDI_01)

Also, the informant shared that,

"Wala pa, kay mangita mn jud akoang gud lawas.Ang lisud naku na naagian kay
katung first time naku manigarilyo kay ge ubo ko nya ge subawan human
atu ge ganahan ko."(IDI_05)

Likewise, the participant emphasized that,

"Oh kay wa namay pangpalit.Ang kalisud na akung na try kay gusto ko mo
undang ug panigarilyo nya akung lawas segig pangita ug segarilyo nya
mag lisud pud ko ug unsa akung ikapalit."(IDI_06)
Similarly, the participant expressed that,
"Oo , tungod ana anag sigarilyo sige nakogpangita sa iyahang lasa."(IDI_08)
Lastly, the students revealed that,
"Oo na naagian nanako na na undangan tana ..pero nag luya mn nuon ko tapos
magsuka pakog dugo pagpangita na gyd akung lawas."(IDI_09)